If Davidson Academy was feeling good fresh off their 42-0 takedown of St. George's last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Davidson Academy Bears took a 26-16 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pope John Paul II Knights on Friday. The Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Davidson Academy lost, don't look at Wes Harper. Despite the final result, he picked up 114 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 68 yards. Another big playmaker for Davidson Academy was Joshua Bolden, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Davidson Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Zach Madar and Harper.
Bo Bailey continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Pope John Paul II, rushing for 179 yards and two touchdowns. Jackson Vonderharr was another key player, picking up 107 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Davidson Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Pope John Paul II, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Davidson Academy will host Franklin Road Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Davidson Academy will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Pope John Paul II, they will welcome Battle Ground Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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